What is a flying club?
Is a Registered Facility a Flying Club or is it a Flight Training School and is there a difference. I know one could be registered for ground examinations only but when flight training is offerd say to NPPL and/or PPL(A) what is the difference? Does it matter if it is operated by amateurs or by a limited company? Is there some implication of a not for profit organisation when the "Club" is involved ensuring any profits are for the members?
For example, Does a club need a constitution, rules other than Flying Order Book and are elected officials necessary or simply desirable?
Does it depend on who owns the aircraft and who does the training?
I ask for help in understanding this question because 2 other recent threads have called into question what I thought was within my general knowledge and understanding. I welcome all opinions but would hope for some citations for reference purposes if such things exist. I know the CAA operate a very light touch and keeps a "safe" distance from basic training matters compared to the inspections of a Flight Training Organisation for commercial ratings etc.
edited for typo/clarity 1535h